October 15th Deadline for Medicare Part D

If you are an employer who has sponsored group health plans, here is something you should know. All the employers who have been supporting group health plans that also take into account... Read more »

Overtime Concerns With Remote Access and Mobile Devices

With the advent of technology, many employers and employees are making effective use of mobile devices to complete their work. Employers have started providing employees with mobile devices to keep the employees... Read more »

Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations are increasingly getting popular with a greater number of employers feeling the compelling urgency to investigate. There could be different reasons for investigations, ranging from attitude problem to theft and... Read more »

Background Checks Hit by Government Shutdown

With the United States Government being shutdown for the past three days, many companies are wondering whether or not the background checks that are conducted will be affected by such a change.... Read more »

IRS to Start Taxing Automatic Tips for Waiters

For many years now, waiters have earned their livings through minimum wages and tips from the customers that they serve. It was due to their unending smiles and cheerful dispositions that tips... Read more »

Home Care Workers get new Labor Rights from FLSA

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is about to see some additions with regard to the conditions and protection offered to those who work as home care workers. Under the Act, there... Read more »

Could Minimum Wage Increases Hurt Those It’s Meant to Help?

A recent change in the legislation that looks after the minimum wages of workers in California is getting mixed reactions from the various groups affected by it. Governor Jerry Brown announced this... Read more »

NLRB Aiming at Workplace Confidentiality Policies

Over the years, the confidential policies for investigation and the confidential or proprietary policies for information have come under the scope of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). When individuals join organizations,... Read more »

What is an Employee Worth?

It is well established that the most difficult part of running a business is attracting and retaining the best available workers. This is also one of the most important aspects of... Read more »

Keys to Avoiding OSHA Citations and Liabilities

OSHA is designed to maintain workplace safety standards. Companies diverse in size, variety, and working environments have one thing in common. They present nearly the same safety and health hazards and so... Read more »
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